Fermi Paradox: Stay At Home Civilizations

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

• Episode: Fermi Paradox: Stay At Home Civilizations
• Website: Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
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• Duration: 00:33:32
• Published: 2016-12-22 17:01

Today we return to the Fermi Paradox to contemplate the notion of civilizations which neither expand outwards to colonize the galaxy nor go extinct, but exist as long-term, high-tech civilizations just on their own planet or solar system. To discuss the possible motives and reasoning we will look at the many arguments raised for and against space exploration. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/aDqjK5vR6hE Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Visit the sub-reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Cover Art by Jakub Grygier: https://www.artstation.com/artist/jakub_grygier Music by: Dexter Britain “Seeing the Future” Kai Engel “Endless Story about Sun and Moon” Koalips “Kvazar” Kai Engel “December” Chris Zabriskie “Mario Bava sleeps in a little later than he expected to” Frank Dorittke “Morninglight” Phase Shift “Forest Night” Brandow Liew “Into the Storm”